It's a great feeling to know that you have the power to save a life. Thankfully, you won't need to leap tall buildings in a single bound to be a super hero! Instead, you'll need a cheek swab, a kind and compassionate personality, and the dedication to be someone's hero when you receive the call someday that you are a match! Are you ready to save a life? The first step is to get swabbed!

One in 100 donors will receive the call that they are a possible match for a specific patient, and asked if they will proceed to the next level --- confirmatory typing. It is a rare and special opportunity, but it is also an important responsibility and we want to ensure that all donors know what to expect. Please do not delay your decision --- time is critical for your potential recipient.

Donor Story

Eric

In 2004, Eric lost his friend to breast cancer, and that loss spurred his need to do something to help others. So, he joined the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry. He attended a drive in Toronto in 2004 and signed up to become a volunteer donor.